QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 2786)
RA 2786 divides the existing Province of Surigao into two new provinces: Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur.
Surigao del Norte consists of Dinagat, Loreto, Dapa, Numancia, General Luna, Pilar, Sapao, Malimono, Anaoaon, Surigao, Placer, Tagana-an, Mainit, Tubod, Bacuag, Gigaquit, Claver, Sison, San Isidro, Albor, and Cagdianao.
Surigao del Sur consists of Carrascal, Cantilan, Madrid, Lanuza, Cortez, Tandag, Tago, Cagwait, Hinatuan, Marihatag, Lianga, Bislig, and Lingig.
The capital of Surigao del Norte is Surigao, while the capital of Surigao del Sur is Tandag.
Except as otherwise provided, all provisions in law now or later applicable to regular provinces apply to Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur.
They perform their duties in either of the two provinces which they individually choose within thirty (30) days from approval, until successors are elected and qualified.
They continue receiving the salaries they were receiving at the time of approval, until the new salary readjustment in accordance with existing law.
Vacancies may be filled by appointment of the President with the consent of the Commission on Appointments, holding office until December 31, 1961 and/or until successors are elected and qualified.
Special elections are held simultaneously with the national elections in November 1961 to fill elective provincial positions vacated by incumbent officials.
No. Section 7 expressly states that nothing therein affects the term of office of the incumbent elected provincial officials.
They perform duties in either province which they individually choose within thirty (30) days from approval, with salaries maintained as at approval until a new readjustment.
The President divides them equitably between the two provinces upon the recommendation of the Auditor General.
Each province will have one Representative.
During his term, the existing Representative of Surigao serves as Representative for Surigao del Norte; he also serves as Representative for Surigao del Sur until a separate Representative for the latter is elected in the next general election for national officials or in a special election.
It takes effect upon its approval.